Tragedy strikes Ahmedabad as Air India flight AI-171 crashes moments after takeoff with 242 onboard, including ex-CM Vijay Rupani. Massive fireball witnessed; rescue ops underway.
A Calm Takeoff Turns to Chaos in Seconds
An ordinary international flight swiftly unraveled into a nightmare over Ahmedabad skies. A Boeing 787 Dreamliner (AI-171) of Air India, which was to take off from Ahmedabad to London; exploded after 2 minutes of takeoff on June 12, 2013. Black smoke stretched across the Meghaninagar skyline within moments, and the stillness of the afternoon was rent by the crash’s roar.
Ex-Chief Minister Onboard as Panic Grips City
The tension mounted further when reports said that former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was one of the 242 souls on board. Although the authorities have not released a word on his well-being as of yet, the fact that he took part in the flight has only added to the nation’s emotional high wire before families and citizens hold their breath for updates.
Crash Site Erupts with Flames and Fear
Air Customs Cargo Office is the crash site, directly adjacent to the perimeter of the airport. Sirens screams, and chaos followed an eyewitness account of a mushroom cloud made of the flames. Social media turned apocalyptic as the renderings of burning and burning wreckage, thick smoke, mortified residents.
Massive Rescue Ops Underway Amid Wreckage
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 3 specialized teams from Gandhinagar with 230 passengers & 12 crew members on board. The emergency responders are sifting through the debris and battling time as they search for survivors. Air India Boeing Dreamliner is nothing left but scorched metal and ashes.
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A Nation Watches, A City Trembles
The country holds its breath as Ahmedabad is in shock. The death of Flight AI-171 is more than just an aviation tragedy — it feels like national post-traumatic stress. The real investigation into the cause of loss remains ongoing, but the flaws in safety protocols, maintenance leg checks, and accountability are already apparent.
Conclusion: Dark Day for Indian Aviation
This unbelievable crash has not only disturbed Ahmedabad but also got Indian aviation in trouble. The fall of AI-171 will ring loudly, with a high-profile passenger and multiple lives unaccounted for. Families across India pray for a miracle and will soon be hearing from the officials and rescue teams.
Ahmedabad Plane Crash Horror: 242 Lives Shattered Within 5 Minutes of Takeoff